Here’s to continuity but on a better level
JOBURG – MMC for Community Development said bylaw enforcement will be intensified to ensure that recreational facilities within the City are safer.
Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Community Development, Nonhlanhla Sifumba is determined to ensure that recreational facilities in the City are safer.
Sifumba was speaking at the official launch of the City’s Heritage Month programme that was held at Joburg Theatre. Evidently excited about her new portfolio, which she has dubbed as a portfolio of happiness, the outspoken and bubbly MMC said she will enhance what the previous administration started. “I’m not going to disrupt what has been started. I’ll continue with it, but do it better.”
At the top of her agenda, is ensuring that facilities in the City are safer, especially parks. “I want to make sure that the family atmosphere is promoted. Everyone needs to feel safe when visiting City facilities.”
To achieve this, Sifumba highlighted that her department will push for bylaw enforcement. “No drinking will be permitted at City facilities, Metro police will be deployed to enforce this bylaw that most people have not been adhering to for a long time.”
Sifumba shared that she intends to promote the complete spirit of social cohesion and ensure that Joburgers enjoy living, working and playing in all regions of the City.
The biggest highlight of the Heritage Month festivities is the 24th edition of Arts Alive International Festival which will see a marathon of events running throughout September.
The festival kicked off with Jazz on the Lake at Zoo Lake on September 4.
Other Arts Alive events include the Moshito Music Conference and Exhibition at the Joburg Theatre on 8 September, as well as a Street Festival on 10 September in Melville.
One of the highlights to look forward to is the performance of Grammy Award-winning choral group Ladysmith Black Mambazo on 10 and 11 September at the Joburg Theatre.
This year’s Arts Alive music programme also includes a Reggae Jazz Night with Hugh Masekela and Queen Ifrica from Jamaica on 23 September, also at the Joburg Theatre. This fusion will include a one-off performance by Masekela of his greatest hits.
A new addition to the Arts Alive lineup is the Rock Blues and Folk Night on 24 September. The inaugural evening will also feature legendary singer and storyteller Dan Patlansky, blues harmonica player Dave Ferguson as well as Nakhane Touré, Josie Field, Laurie Levin and acclaimed guitarist Mauritz Lotz.
